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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,277, 64,915.50 and 10,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,277, 64,915.50 and 10,445 is: 15,667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,277 : 64,915.50 = 10,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,277/64,915.50 = 10,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,277x = 64,915.50 × 10,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,277x = 678,042,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,042,397.50/43,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,667.50

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